Access School
URN: 132772 • Shrewsbury SY4 3EW
Overview
- Name
- Access School
- URN
- 132772
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 45.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Earing (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01939220797
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Holbrook Villa Farm, Shrewsbury SY4 3EW
Summary
Access School is an independent special school located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 30 pupils. The school operates with a capacity of 30 students, providing tailored educational support for children with special educational needs (SEN). As part of the Family Care Group, Access School emphasizes a therapeutic approach to education, integrating emotional and psychological support into its curriculum.
The school’s ethos revolves around fostering a nurturing environment that promotes individual growth and development. Access School aims to equip students with the skills and confidence they need to thrive, both academically and socially. The curriculum is designed to be flexible, catering to the unique needs of each child, and includes opportunities for experiential learning.
Community support is a key aspect of Access School's operations. The Family Care Group offers a range of resources, including training for foster carers and therapeutic support for children. This collaborative approach ensures that students receive comprehensive care and guidance, fostering a sense of belonging and connection within the community. For more information, visit their website at www.family-care.co.uk.
The school’s ethos revolves around fostering a nurturing environment that promotes individual growth and development. Access School aims to equip students with the skills and confidence they need to thrive, both academically and socially. The curriculum is designed to be flexible, catering to the unique needs of each child, and includes opportunities for experiential learning.
Community support is a key aspect of Access School's operations. The Family Care Group offers a range of resources, including training for foster carers and therapeutic support for children. This collaborative approach ensures that students receive comprehensive care and guidance, fostering a sense of belonging and connection within the community. For more information, visit their website at www.family-care.co.uk.
Useful links
- Education Rodenhurst launches £6,000 Forest Garden Facility to Help Special Educational Needs Children in Shropshire Rodenhurst Independent School launches £6,000 Forest Garden Facility to Help Special Needs Children i (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Free fostering guide (download)
- Fostering Statement of Purpose (download)
- Fostering (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Education (other)
- Policies and information (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Residential (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Condover College Limited (70.2)
- The Henslow and Evolution School (55.6)
- Mill Hall School (53.1)
- Tuition, Medical and Behaviour Support Service (51.7)
- Shrewsbury School (50.2)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 5 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 30
- Pupils
- 30
- Boys
- 27
- Girls
- 3
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2000-11-03
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 30 | 27 | 3 | 30 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 24 | 19 | 5 | 30 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 30 | 22 | 8 | 30 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 30 | 22 | 8 | 30 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 29 | 20 | 9 | 30 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 28 | 22 | 6 | 30 | 0.00 |
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